Grants & Supplementation
Supplementation Application for Retirees (Ministerial Assistance)
Application for long-term financial assistance available to eligible retirees who are clergy, lay employees of a UCC congregation, or surviving spouses of the aforementioned. Support may include pension supplementation, health benefit assistance, monthly income supplementation, and an annual Christmas gift.
All questions need to be answered for us to process the application.
If you file taxes, you must submit tax form 1040 (Income Tax Return) with the application for verification of your income.
If you do not file taxes, you must submit a social security verification letter.
We will follow up with you within 4-7 weeks on the status of your application.
Emergency Grant Request
Emergency assistance offered By UCBMA (United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance) & MBMA (Massachusetts Board of Ministerial Assistance) for unforeseen circumstances. Emergency Grant requests are generally considered once in a 12-month period. Requires Conference Minister Endorsement. We will follow up within 2-4 days upon receipt of Conference Minister Endorsement.
Ministerial Assistance Online Grant Directory
Directory of all grants offered by Ministerial Assistance. The login required for the directory and applying for grants is a separate account with Smarter Select and is not connected to your Pension Boards account.